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O'Brien, Wesley; Philpott, Conor; Lester, Diarmuid; Belton, Sarahjane; Duncan, Michael J.; Donovan, Brian; Chambers, Fiona; Utesch, Till – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2023
Background: The meaningful assessment of motor competence is well positioned for school-based curricular emphasis, through the integration of motor skills and movement patterns in both primary, and second level school physical education. Aligned with the growing interest in holistic motor competence assessment in physical education, the aim of…
Descriptors: Psychomotor Skills, Physical Education, Adolescents, Gender Differences
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van Aart, I.; Hartman, E.; Elferink-Gemser, M.; Mombarg, R.; Visscher, C. – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2017
Background: Many children aged 9-12 appear to have low levels of fundamental movement skills (FMS). Physical education (PE) is important because PE-teachers can teach children a variety of FMS and can influence PE-motivation. However, declined levels of PE-motivation are reported in the final grades of elementary school. Therefore, more insight in…
Descriptors: Psychological Needs, Physical Education, Preadolescents, Males
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Miller, Judith; Vine, Ken; Larkin, Dawne – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2007
Background: Many researchers are concerned with the proficiency of children in movement education. They are expressing this concern through the assessment of fundamental motor skills, owing to the established links between the proficiency of fundamental motor skills and subsequent involvement in sport and physical activity. The assessment of…
Descriptors: Movement Education, Elementary School Students, Physical Activities, Psychomotor Skills